Lampard urges Coventry to embrace Premier League step with no regrets

Frank Lampard has called on Coventry to impose themselves on the Premier League as the promoted club prepares to face Arsenal in their first top-flight match in 25 years.

By El Medio Oriente
August 27, 2026
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Frank Lampard encourages Coventry City to approach their Premier League return with confidence as they prepare to face Arsenal in their first top-flight match in 25 years. (The Guardian — Football)
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Frank Lampard has urged his Coventry players to embrace the Premier League challenge and ensure they have no regrets, calling on the side to impose themselves in their opening fixture against Arsenal. Coventry will play their first top-flight game in 25 years at the home of the champions on Friday, four months after clinching the Championship title.

Lampard, who last managed in the Premier League with Chelsea three years ago, acknowledged there is a step up in class to navigate. The manager said physicality is a big part of what is needed to compete at the top level, with Coventry targeting players 6ft and above.

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